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🗣️ "There's nothing new about the Tory PM who, when asked who pays says it's you the working people of Britain." 🗣️ "Well ... Show more
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Truss’s energy bills plan sounds suspiciously like Labour’s – but with a twist: Until today (6 September), Liz Truss was a woman without a plan ...
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Truss’s energy bills plan sounds suspiciously like Labour’s – but with a ...
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Watford politicians react to Liz Truss's fuel bills plans: Watford politicians have welcomed reports of imminent fuel bills relief – but hit out at saddling the ...
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Watford politicians react to Liz Truss's fuel bills plans
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No vision, no charisma, no real plan: Labour has nothing to fear from Liz Truss: This PM is good news for all who want the Tories out, says Guardian columnist ...
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No vision, no charisma, no real plan: Labour has nothing to fear from Liz ...
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Truss’s energy bills plan sounds suspiciously like Labour’s – but with a twist: Until today (6 September), Liz Truss was a woman without a plan ...
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Truss’s energy bills plan sounds suspiciously like Labour’s – but with a ...
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Watford politicians react to Liz Truss's fuel bills plans: Watford politicians have welcomed reports of imminent fuel bills relief – but hit out at saddling the ...
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Watford politicians react to Liz Truss's fuel bills plans
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Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer: Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.
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Labour will level up better than Tories, pledges Keir Starmer
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Labour targets floating wind farms to boost energy security: Sir Keir Starmer will announce a new state-owned firm with £8.3bn to invest in green energy.
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Labour targets floating wind farms to boost energy security
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Kate Garraway's net worth and financial struggles revealed after Derek's care: Kate Garraway has opened up about the financial struggles she has faced while ...
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Kate Garraway's net worth and financial struggles revealed after Derek's ...
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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever: One man’s ambition has undermined Israel’s security and consumed its politics.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever
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Owen Jones urges Labour voters to back other parties: Activist is cancelling his Labour membership and backing candidates with "transformative policies".
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Owen Jones urges Labour voters to back other parties
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Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt: Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Phillip Swagel warned the United States could ...
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Budget watchdog warns US could suffer market shock over national debt
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Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead: The speech comes after she said Labour would not be able to turn things around "straight away" if voted in.
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Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead
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Free bulky waste collection service to start in Derby next month: But there are fears the scheme could lead to a mad scramble for slots
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Free bulky waste collection service to start in Derby next month
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Kate Middleton sent love and support after cancer diagnosis: People across the UK have shared messages of love and support for Kate Middleton after her cancer ...
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Kate Middleton sent love and support after cancer diagnosis
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
  • Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.

  • The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.

  • Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.

  • The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
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Fresh defeats in the Lords over Rwanda bill: Peers vote for changes to the government's legislation, which will delay it further from becoming law.
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Fresh defeats in the Lords over Rwanda bill
Quick Glance: Government's Rwanda Plan Faces Opposition in Lords Leading to Ongoing Discussions
  • The government's plans for Rwanda encountered further obstacles in the House of Lords on Wednesday, with peers suffering seven fresh defeats against the bill.

  • Amendments related to compliance with domestic and international law, monitoring Rwanda's safety, and preventing the removal of specific individuals to Rwanda were supported by the Lords.

  • The Lords also backed changes concerning the age assessment of unaccompanied children and the protection of victims of modern slavery.

  • Despite the rejection of amendments by MPs, the bill is facing delays and additional debates due to the Lords' insistence on alterations, resulting in a legislative 'ping-pong' between the two houses.
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Jeremy Hunt: Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey: Mr Hunt says an upper limit on earnings to access free childcare is an issue he "would really ...
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Jeremy Hunt: Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey
Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt's View on £100k Income & Financial Realities
  • Jeremy Hunt's perception of £100,000 as a high income contrasts with the national median of £35,000, placing it significantly above average.

  • Even in affluent areas like Godalming and Ash, where Hunt is campaigning, the median income of £56,606 shifts the perspective on six-figure salaries.

  • Hunt's remarks were deemed inappropriate by experts as data shows many households are struggling due to living costs, including those in higher income brackets.

  • New tax and benefit regulations for higher incomes could lead to unexpected financial burdens, as the offer of free childcare for parents earning over £100,000 is limited.
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We have a deposit and two salaries – but thanks to Liz Truss we can’t buy a home: There's a new divide in my generation - between the haves ...
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We have a deposit and two salaries – but thanks to Liz Truss we can’t buy ...
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Owner of flats with Banksy mural says he'll sell building to highest bidder: The empty building has had a lot of interest from the public
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Owner of flats with Banksy mural says he'll sell building to highest ...
Quick Glance: ‘Banksy came overnight’: Neighborhood discovers world-famous street art
  • The Banksy appeared in typical fashion, overnight, unsigned, and completely surprising to everyone.

  • Before the artist revealed themselves, this North London neighborhood was immersed in a full-fledged whodunit.

  • The appearance of the artwork raised various questions, including its significance for the neighborhood and the interpretation of the piece.

  • The community was drawn to the art, while experts and local politicians speculated on the meaning of the work.
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Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub: Diane Abbott repeatedly tried to speak during a PMQs dominated by discussion of comments about her.
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Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub
Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
  • Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist

  • Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable

  • Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness

  • Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
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Another Tory donor criticised for 'sexist' remarks: Labour says Lord Ashcroft has an “unhealthy interest” in Angela Rayner, whom he has written a book about
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Another Tory donor criticised for 'sexist' remarks
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Stephen Flynn accuses Labour frontbench of being ‘born-again Thatcherites’: The SNP Westminster leader made the scathing remarks at PMQs.
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Stephen Flynn accuses Labour frontbench of being ‘born-again Thatcherites’
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FA defends controversial Nike England flag design, saying it is tribute to 1966 World Cup winners
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FA defends controversial Nike England flag design, saying it is tribute to ...
Quick Glance: Nike Sparks Controversy with New England Soccer Kit
  • Nike unveiled the England soccer team's new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, sparking controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change.

  • The change in colors of the St. George Cross on the new football kit caused uproar among fans, leading to calls to boycott the sports manufacturer and criticism from politicians.

  • Political figures like Prime Minister Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed criticism towards the design changes, while fans on social media showed both support and opposition to the new kit.

  • Reactions to the new England soccer kit varied from demands to revert the changes to questioning whether the debate was exaggerated in light of other pressing issues. Political leaders like Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry also voiced their disapproval of the design alterations.
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Labour vows review of foreign worker visa rules including wage thresholds and bringing dependents to UK
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Labour vows review of foreign worker visa rules including wage thresholds ...
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‘Out for blood’: Local elections could see ‘ungovernable’ Tories turn on Sunak: Polling suggests Conservatives could fare badly in votes in May ...
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‘Out for blood’: Local elections could see ‘ungovernable’ Tories turn on ...
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Barack Obama 'behind Starmer transformation': The latest Under The Radar,/under-the-radars,,under-the-radars, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from ...
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Barack Obama 'behind Starmer transformation'
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Keegan 'confident' government will deliver free childcare plan amid concerns from parents and sector
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Keegan 'confident' government will deliver free childcare plan amid ...
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Left-wing voters must oppose Labour or a weak Starmer government will boost the far right
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Left-wing voters must oppose Labour or a weak Starmer government will ...
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Margaret Thatcher was a ‘visionary’ says Labour’s David Lammy: The shadow foreign secretary’s words are likely to infuriate the left of his party.
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Margaret Thatcher was a ‘visionary’ says Labour’s David Lammy
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Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour: After ruling out a number of taxes at the last election, the Labour leader now says all ...
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Chris Hipkins might just be the one to make a wealth tax work for Labour
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Truss memoir receives pocket money advance: Her fee is dwarfed by Boris Johnson’s six figure sum
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Truss memoir receives pocket money advance
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Labour’s economic plan just doesn’t add up: Wishing for a higher rate of growth does not make it happen
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Labour’s economic plan just doesn’t add up
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Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire Resolution, Says World Must Prevent “Another Nakba”
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Jeremy Corbyn Applauds U.N. Ceasefire Resolution, Says World Must Prevent ...
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Public 'ready to be convinced' about capital gains tax - inequality expert: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party will take a new tax policy to the next ...
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Public 'ready to be convinced' about capital gains tax - inequality expert
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Angela Rayner says questions about her tax affairs were ‘manufactured’: Labour’s deputy leader said there were ‘no rules broken’ over the sale of her former ...
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Angela Rayner says questions about her tax affairs were ‘manufactured’
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Polling shows the Conservatives face disaster in Wales: The Conservatives are in a fight to remain the largest right-wing party in Wales
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Polling shows the Conservatives face disaster in Wales
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UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people: The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on Wednesday to fulfill its promise to ...
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UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people
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So is Labour going to level Britain up or not?: Are you ready to power up Britain? The boffins over at Labour HQ have devised a substitute for Boris Johnson’s ...
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So is Labour going to level Britain up or not?
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Labour Is Failing Black People: Labour’s deplorable treatment of Diane Abbott and Kate Osamor shows that anti-black racism within the party isn’t only tolerated ...
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Labour Is Failing Black People
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The iconic Cambridge building hit by 'deliberate' fire: The building has nearly a century of history behind it
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The iconic Cambridge building hit by 'deliberate' fire
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Keir Starmer joins calls for Nike to change colour of flag on new England kit: 'It is a unifier. It doesn’t need to be changed. We just need to be proud of ...
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Sir Keir Starmer wants to legalise assisted dying in next parliament: In an exclusive interview with ITV News the Labour leader said he is 'personally in favour ...
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Sir Keir Starmer wants to legalise assisted dying in next parliament
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Think flute-playing Sir Keir will rescue opera? Look at Labour-run Wales: A tale of two opera companies from the Land of Song. After its distinctly gamey new ...
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Think flute-playing Sir Keir will rescue opera? Look at Labour-run Wales
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Why Starmer shouldn’t celebrate Lee Anderson’s Reform defection: Reform becoming so specifically orientated towards Red Wall seats complicates Labour's task at ...
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Why Starmer shouldn’t celebrate Lee Anderson’s Reform defection
Quick Glance: Lee Anderson Defects to Reform Party Despite Prior Support for By-Election Requirement
  • Suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson announced his defection to the Reform party on Monday in a fresh blow to Rishi Sunak’s premiership.

  • During a public address regarding his move to Reform UK, Mr Anderson reaffirmed his previous statements vigorously and opted out of a by-election in his Red Wall constituency.

  • Despite having supported a bill in 2020 that mandated immediate polls for MPs switching parties.

  • Reform achieved significant vote percentages in the recent Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, marking their strongest election outcomes to date.
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Rishi Sunak laughs off Liz Truss’ claim the ‘deep state’ killed her premiership: Truss reckons left-wingers embedded in the ‘administrative state’ ended her time ...
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Rishi Sunak laughs off Liz Truss’ claim the ‘deep state’ killed her ...
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What should Labour do about the Rwanda bill?: Should Labour peers worry about being portrayed as foiling the Rwanda asylum plan? Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and ...
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What should Labour do about the Rwanda bill?
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Remembering the Zimbabwean Health Care System’s Heyday: And outlining what it will take to get it back.
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Remembering the Zimbabwean Health Care System’s Heyday
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UK should be 'absolutely' concerned about terrorist attack, says Hunt: The Chancellor said: "We have to remain vigilant... they are utterly indiscriminate.. ...
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UK should be 'absolutely' concerned about terrorist attack, says Hunt
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A revolution in the way Britain does politics has begun in Devon. Tory MPs should be afraid
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A revolution in the way Britain does politics has begun in Devon ...
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Gogglebox star picked as Labour candidate aiming to boot out Tory Deputy PM: Josh Tapper, who featured on Channel 4 show Gogglebox along with his parents ...
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Gogglebox star picked as Labour candidate aiming to boot out Tory Deputy ...
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Far-right politician Geert Wilders says he lacks enough coalition support to become Dutch prime minister
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Far-right politician Geert Wilders says he lacks enough coalition support ...
Quick Glance: Geert Wilders lacks coalition support to become Dutch prime minister
  • Geert Wilders, despite his election success, lacks enough coalition support to become the next Dutch prime minister.

  • There is now likely to be a technical Cabinet of experts as Wilders will not lead the government but remain the driving force behind the administration.

  • The exact contours of a new coalition Cabinet are unclear, but negotiator Kim Putters believes the parties are ready to hammer out a deal.

  • The Netherlands could look to Italy as a model for moving past its political stalemate by resorting to a 'technical' government before fresh elections are held.
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The Tories don’t understand the new working class: Lee Anderson’s recent defection to Reform UK was perceived by many Conservatives as symbolic of the fracture ...
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The Tories don’t understand the new working class
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Popular UK city could introduce £2 per night tourist tax on visitors: Hotel guests could face a £2 per night tourist tax to help fund investment in a university ...
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Popular UK city could introduce £2 per night tourist tax on visitors
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Ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism: On Thursday, the government plans to set out a broader definition of extremism to tackle increases.
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Ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism
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DWP will be 'embarrassed' into paying WASPI women after ITV show: An MP has asked if a television adaptation was needed to "embarrass" the Government ...
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DWP will be 'embarrassed' into paying WASPI women after ITV show
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Labour will not bail out bankrupt councils, Rachel Reeves says: Asked if she would allow councils to raise taxes or tell them to sink or swim ...
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Labour will not bail out bankrupt councils, Rachel Reeves says
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Has Labour spied an opportunity in the Tory National Insurance pledge?: A curious attack from Labour in the Commons this afternoon: shadow work and pensions ...
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Has Labour spied an opportunity in the Tory National Insurance pledge?
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Will Diane Abbott regain the Labour whip?: When Keir Starmer became leader he promised to make Labour’s internal investigations professional once more ...
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Will Diane Abbott regain the Labour whip?
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UK should ‘absolutely’ be concerned about threat of IS after Moscow attack, Jeremy Hunt warns
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UK should ‘absolutely’ be concerned about threat of IS after Moscow attack ...
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New BBC TV licence fee rules where people pay based on income 'monstrous': Director-general Tim Davie has said he is open to a "more progressive" model ...
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New BBC TV licence fee rules where people pay based on income 'monstrous'
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Man who introduced 20mph limit in Wales says people will come round to idea: Lee Waters said the limit will be seen as 'the right thing to do'
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Man who introduced 20mph limit in Wales says people will come round to ...
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Liz Truss’ journey from Downing Street to ‘deep state’ conspiracist: How a failed British prime minister reinvented herself as a US-style populist.
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Liz Truss’ journey from Downing Street to ‘deep state’ conspiracist
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Nike sparks controversy with ‘playful update’ to England’s cross of St. George: Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released ...
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Nike sparks controversy with ‘playful update’ to England’s cross of St ...
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WASPI women given warning as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt issues update: Jeremy Hunt was quizzed over compensation to the millions of women who were hit by changes in ...
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WASPI women given warning as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt issues update
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WASPI state pension ombudsman compensation report 'due tomorrow': A long-awaited judgement into compensation for women who lost out over changes to the pension ...
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WASPI state pension ombudsman compensation report 'due tomorrow'
Quick Glance: Compensation Demanded for Women Affected by Pension Age Changes - Ombudsman
  • In 1995, a law was passed setting out a timetable to gradually raise the retirement age for women to 65, aligning it with men.

  • The coalition government decided in 2010 to accelerate this timetable, resulting in the new higher retirement age for women being brought forward to 2018.

  • The ombudsman suggests that women in the sample cases should receive compensation ranging from £1,000 to £2,950, but the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) disagrees.

  • Based on the report, the DWP strongly doubts providing a remedy and has asked Parliament to intervene in light of the significant impact of maladministration.
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UK Labour's Starmer urges people to leave Kate, Princess of Wales, alone: British opposition Labour party leader Keir Starmer urged people on Thursday to leave ...
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UK Labour's Starmer urges people to leave Kate, Princess of Wales, alone